In the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India will face Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, March 4. Both teams have advanced to the semifinals undefeated, although Australia had two of their three matches washed out due to weather, leaving them with only one completed game. India, on the other hand, secured their spot with victories over Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand. As the two cricketing giants prepare for this high-stakes clash, let’s delve into their head-to-head record in the 50-over format.
IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Records – ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Semifinal 1
Below is a detailed breakdown of their ODI encounters:
| Stats | Matches | IND Won | AUS Won | Draw | Tied | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 57 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| At Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 Matches | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In ICC Champions Trophy 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In UAE | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Key Statistics
- Overall ODI Record: India and Australia have played 151 ODIs against each other, with Australia winning 84 and India 57. Ten matches ended in no result.
- Recent Form: In the last five encounters, India have won 3, while Australia have won 2.
- UAE Battles: The teams have played 6 ODIs in the UAE (all in Sharjah), with India winning 4 and Australia 2.
- First ODI in Dubai: The upcoming match will be the first-ever ODI between the two teams at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Best Performers in IND vs AUS ODIs
- Top Run-Scorer: Sachin Tendulkar leads the chart with 3077 runs in 71 ODIs, including 9 centuries and 15 fifties. He is the only batter to cross the 3000-run mark in this rivalry.
- Rohit Sharma (2379 runs) and Virat Kohli (2367 runs) are the next best for India.
- For Australia, Ricky Ponting tops the list with 2164 runs in 59 ODIs, including 6 centuries and 9 fifties.
- Leading Wicket-Takers: Australia’s Brett Lee holds the record with 55 wickets in 32 ODIs. For India, Kapil Dev leads with 45 wickets in 41 matches.
Conclusion
While Australia hold the historical advantage in head-to-head records, India’s recent form makes them a strong contender in this semifinal showdown. The clash between these cricketing powerhouses promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final.
